Headline:
Hurricane Watch issued September 24 at 4:32AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Hurricane Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 7:32am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Hurricane Watch, east winds 25 to
35 kt and seas 12 to 18 feet.
* WHERE...Alenuihaha Channel, Big Island Leeward Waters and Big
Island Southeast Waters.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM HST Friday. For
the Hurricane Watch, beginning at 6 AM HST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas
which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely
reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate
further.
Area Description:
Alenuihaha Channel; Big Island Leeward Waters; Big Island Southeast Waters
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov